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Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka. According to the Brookings Institution, Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the city proper. It is the financial centre of the island and a popular tourist destination. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to the Greater Colombo area which includes Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the legislative capital of Sri Lanka and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. Colombo is often referred to as the capital since Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is within the urban area of, and a suburb of, Colombo. It is also the administrative capital of the Western Province a...
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  • 2. Sri Lanka Tour Driver Colombo
    Rail transport in Sri Lanka is an intercity network connecting major population centres and commuter rail serving Colombo commuters. State-run Sri Lanka Railways, originally known as Ceylon Government Railways, is the nation's railway and primary operator. The railways were conceived in the 1850s to develop and unify Sri Lanka. Service began in 1864, with the construction of the Main Line from Colombo to Ambepussa 54 kilometres to the east. During the first half of the 20th century a tram system operated in Colombo, carrying commuters within the city. The railway now moves 300,000 passengers daily on 324 trains between 320 stations across the country. At a peak of 1,900 metres , Sri Lanka has the highest broad-gauge railway in the world.
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    The culture of Sri Lanka mixes modern elements with traditional aspects and is known for its regional diversity. Sri Lankan culture has long been influenced by the heritage of Theravada Buddhism and Shaivism passed on from India, and the religion's legacy is particularly strong in almost all Sri Lanka's regions. Tamil cultural influences are especially pronounced in the northernmost reaches of the country. The history of colonial occupation has also left a mark on Sri Lanka's identity, with Portuguese, Dutch, and British elements having intermingled with various traditional facets of Sri Lankan culture. Additionally, Indonesian culture has also influenced certain aspects of Sri Lankan culture. Culturally, Sri Lanka, particularly the Sinhalese people, possesses strong links to both India an...
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